Affiliate Keyword Checklist (low-competition, high-intent)

Pick the right intent
[ ] Buyer intent (best, review, vs, alternatives)
[ ] Problem intent (how to, fix, template)
[ ] Comparison intent (tool A vs tool B)

Quick evaluation
[ ] Keyword is specific (3+ words is a good sign)
[ ] The search results are not dominated by mega sites only
[ ] At least some results are blogs (not just product pages)
[ ] You can write something better (more specific, more helpful, more current)

SERP reality check (open the top 5 results)
[ ] Titles match the intent you’re targeting
[ ] You can beat them on:
    - clarity (quick answer)
    - depth (examples, screenshots, steps)
    - trust (pros/cons, alternatives, honesty)
    - freshness (updates, new tools)

Content plan
[ ] One primary keyword
[ ] 3–6 supporting keywords (subheadings)
[ ] One unique angle (niche, use case, workflow, budget)
[ ] Clear CTA that matches intent (not forced)

Avoid these traps
[ ] Ultra-broad keywords (too competitive)
[ ] Writing only about “passive income” without a real problem
[ ] Promoting products you have never tested or researched

Success metric
- Define what “success” looks like for this article:
  - traffic target:
  - email signups target:
  - clicks target: